transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈküt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English coote; akin to Dutch koet coot
Date: 15th century
1. : any of various slaty-black birds (genus Fulica ) of the rail family that somewhat resemble ducks and have lobed toes and the upper mandible prolonged on the forehead as a horny frontal shield
2. : any of several North American scoters
3. : a harmless simple person ; broadly : fellow 4c